MSI Claw 7 AI+ vs MSI Claw A1M

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Claw 7 AI+ compared with Claw A1M

	MSIClaw 7 AI+	MSIClaw A1M
Overview
Released
Released	December 2024	March 2024
Performance
Type
Type	Handheld	Handheld
CPU
CPU	Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, 8 cores	Intel Core Ultra 5 135H or Core Ultra 7 155H
GPU
GPU	Intel Arc 140V	Intel Arc Graphics (integrated)
Memory
Memory	32 GB (better)	16 GB
Storage
Storage	512 GB	512 GB, 1 TB (better)
Disc drive
Disc drive	No	No
CPU
CPU	Intel Core Ultra 7 258V; 4 P-cores and 4 E-cores, up to 4.8 GHz; NPU up to 47 TOPS	UK models use Intel Core Ultra 7 155H or Core Ultra 5 135H, with Intel AI Boost NPU. MSI lists up to 4.8 GHz for the 155H and up to 4.6 GHz for the 135H in its US configuration table.
GPU
GPU	–	Integrated Intel Arc Graphics with shared system memory; MSI lists 8 Xe cores for both US processor variants and supports Intel XeSS upscaling
Memory detail
Memory detail	32 GB LPDDR5x-8533 memory on package	16 GB LPDDR5-6400 on-board dual-channel memory in the listed UK and US models. The current global page states a maximum of 32 GB, but does not identify a matching configuration.
Storage detail
Storage detail	512 GB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD in the UK A2VM-007UK configuration	One NVMe PCIe 4.0 M.2 2230 SSD slot; MSI's US table confirms Core Ultra 5 with 512 GB, and Core Ultra 7 with 512 GB or 1 TB. Configuration availability varies by market. First US sale on 8 March 2024 is documented by GamersNexus; dates differed by region.
Storage expansion
Storage expansion	M.2 2230 NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD slot; microSD reader	microSD card reader
Display and video
Built-in screen
Built-in screen	7″ LCD, 1920 × 1080, 120 Hz	7″ LCD, 1920 × 1080, 120 Hz
Built-in screen
Built-in screen	7-inch IPS-level touchscreen; 100% sRGB (typical); 500 nits (typical), stated in MSI's launch specifications	IPS-level touchscreen, 1920 × 1080 at 120 Hz; MSI states typical 100% sRGB coverage and typical 500 nits brightness
Video output
Video output	DisplayPort over Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4 USB-C supports DisplayPort; MSI's separately sold Nest docking station provides HDMI 2.0 at 4K 60 Hz
Variable refresh rate
Variable refresh rate	Supported on the built-in screen, stated in MSI's launch specifications; range not published	–
Audio
Audio	2 × 2 W speakers; array microphone; DTS sound effect and Hi-Res Audio support	Two 2 W speakers with Hi-Res Audio support, array microphone and 3.5 mm microphone/headphone socket
Design and power
Weight
Weight	675 g	675 g
Battery life detail
Battery life detail	54.5 Wh, 6-cell lithium-polymer; runtime not published	53 Wh six-cell lithium-polymer battery. MSI's January 2024 announcement claims two hours under full workload, without publishing the game or test conditions.
Power use
Power use	65 W USB Type-C PD adapter with the standard model; the separate Super Pack bundle has a 100 W adapter	65 W USB-C Power Delivery adapter. While running or sleeping, MSI states charging support from 45 W at 20 V to 65 W; charging speed and performance depend on power source and battery state. Cooler Boost HyperFlow uses dual fans and heat pipes.
Colours
Colours	Black	Black; 294 × 117 × 21.2 mm and 675 g including battery
In the box
In the box	–	65 W power adapter; accessories vary by country. MSI sells its travel case, Nest dock and screen protector separately.
Connections
Ports
Ports	2 × Thunderbolt 4 Type-C with DisplayPort and Power Delivery 3.0; microSD; mic/headphone combo jack	One Thunderbolt 4 USB-C port with DisplayPort and Power Delivery 3.0; one microSD reader; one 3.5 mm audio combo socket
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth	Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211; Bluetooth 5.3	Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750 and Bluetooth 5.4; wireless performance depends on configuration and local spectrum availability
Controller
Controller	RGB Hall effect analogue sticks, Hall effect triggers, RGB ABXY buttons, D-pad, bumpers, View, Menu, MSI Center M, Quick Settings and M1/M2 macro buttons; HD haptics; 6-axis IMU; fingerprint sensor	Hall effect analogue sticks and triggers, D-pad, RGB ABXY buttons, left and right bumpers, View and Menu buttons, MSI Center M and Quick Settings buttons, two rear macro buttons and HD haptics
Backward compatibility
Backward compatibility	Windows 11 Home; MSI Center M; MSI App Player for supported Android games	Windows 11 Home with MSI Center M and supported PC game stores; MSI App Player supports compatible Android games. The current maker page also offers Xbox Full Screen Experience for Claw models.